TV actress Ankita Lokhande will be making her Bollywood debut alongside Kangana Ranaut in her upcoming film 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'. Based on the life of the freedom fighter Rani Laxmibai, the trailer of the film has been widely appreciated for its visuals and is also one of the most looked upon movie next year. Ankita Lokhande plays the role of Jhalkari Bai, a fierce woman warrior who used to disguise as Rani Laxmibai and fight with the enemies.The makers of the film have revealed the first look of Ankita Lokhande as Jhalkari Bai from the film. One can say that the actress is looking apt for the role she has been roped in, triggering the notions of a ferocious woman warrior. The historical character played a prominent role in Rani Laxmibai’s army and eventually rose to the position of an advisor to the Queen. Ankita has reportedly worked hard for the role. She has trained herself in horse-riding and sword fighting for 30 to 35 days under Hollywood action director, Nick Powell. The film which also stars Jisshu Sengupta and Atul Kulkarni is slated to release on January 25, 2019.

Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’: Interesting facts about the film

'Manikarnika' producer Kamal Jain has been hospitalised just days ahead of his movie's release that's due on January 25, 2019. He's suffering from throat and lung infection and is already on his road to recovery. However, ever since Kamal Jain tweeted about his bad health and announced that he's hospitalised, there have been reports spreading that he's critical. A few reports also suggest that he's on the ventilator after suffering from a paralytic stroke.

When TimesNow got in touch with Kangana Ranaut to get a clarification on Kamal Jain's health, she clarified that he's doing fine and the reports are misleading. She said that Kamal fell sick last week and is on his way to recovery and she is in touch with him everyday. Kangana requested everyone to please stop backing sensational reports.

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2/56​‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi’: Kangana Ranaut looks breathtaking as a new bride in this latest still

In just a matter of days, fans will finally get to see Kangana Ranaut in her warrior queen avatar, going to battle against the British in ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi’. The intriguing trailer, beautiful songs and fiery stills have only increased the hype and anticipation surrounding the film.

Ahead of its big release, the makers have unveiled a photo of the leading lady in her bridal attire. Kangana looks breathtaking in the elaborate red outfit with heavy jewellery and flowers adorning her neck and hairdo.

'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' which is scheduled to release on January 25, 2019, also features Ankita Lokhande as Jhalkaribai, Atul Kulkarni as Tatya Tope and Danny Dengzopa as Ghulam Ghaus Khan in the film.

3/56Kangana Ranaut on ‘Manikarnika...’ clashing with ‘Thackeray’: It is a big window and two films can easily release

This Republic Day is going to be thunderous at the box-office with two big films locking their horns. Kangana Ranaut starrer ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi’ and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer ‘Thackeray’ will be hitting the theatres around the same time.

Speaking about the same at the music launch of ‘Manikarnika...’, Kangana said, “No one has told us to shift our release date and in fact no one has approached us. It’s a big window and I think two films can easily release. There was no pressure.”

Earlier, even Emraan Hashmi starrer ‘Cheat India’ was supposed to release on January 25. However, the makers of ‘Thackeray’ have reportedly been demanding a solo release asking the makers of ‘Cheat India’ to either postpone or prepone their release. Owing to this, ‘Cheat India’ will now be hitting the theatres a week before, on January 18.

4/56‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’: Grand music launch of the Kangana Ranaut starrer to take place on January 9

Ever since the trailer of ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ has been released, people have been eagerly waiting for the music launch of the movie. Veteran Bollywood music composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have given the music to the movie. The trio have been a part of the industry for over two decades and known for some memorable tracks and the music of ‘Manikarnika’ is touted to be one of their most memorable works.

At the trailer launch, Shankar Mahadevan crooned one of the tracks, ‘Main Rahun ya na rahun’ from the movie and people have been raving about it ever since. ‘Bharat’ song, featured in the trailer already has the audiences and fans eager with anticipation.

‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ is a biopic on Rani Laxmibai and will have Kangana Ranaut play the titular role of the warrior queen. The film is extensively shot in Jodhpur and also marks the Bollywood debut of popular television face Ankita Lokhande. The film also stars Atul Kulkarni, Jisshu Sengupta, Danny Denzongpa and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub in the pivotal roles.

The film produced by Zee Studios in association with Kamal Jain will be hitting the theatres worldwide on January 25, 2019 simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.

5/56Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi: Kangana Ranaut says she naturally connected with her character in the movie

Kangana Ranaut is currently on a promotional spree of her upcoming magnum opus ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’. During the promotions reportedly Kangana mentioned that she was able to connect with the character of Rani Laxmi Bai naturally. According to the reports, she also added that as a woman, Laxmi Bai went through a lot, like getting married around 15. Also, being a true patriot she wanted her country to flourish; thus, it is an honour to be able to pay a tribute to her through the film.

Going by the reports, during the promotions, Kangana also opened about the first thought she had when she signed the film. Reportedly, she was taken aback by the fact that nobody so far has done a movie on the queen of Jhansi.

Slated to release on January 25, ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ also stars Ankita Lokhande and Danny Denzongpa in vital roles.